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nonetheless. The work of the board is guided but the strategic plan with the pillars of Membership, Education and Innovation; you can learn more on the AVA website. In addition, the board is legally responsible for all aspects of the financial, legal and operational health of AVA as a non-profit organization. It is responsible for ensuring the trust of its members and delivery of great products and services of value to the membership.

Specific duties of all U.S.-based non-profit organizations are:

• Duty of Care: To take AVA matters seriously and devote appropriate time to well-reasoned decision making. It is not about ‘rubber-stamping’ decisions but ensuring transparency and thorough discussion to reach decisions with AVA’s best in interest as a priority. • Duty of Loyalty: Decisions are always based upon what is best for AVA. There is a strict conflict of interest policy that is adhered to. • Duty of Obedience: I know this sounds funny, but it means to obey applicable laws and regulations and act in accordance with ethical practices and internal AVA policies. This also includes a commitment to adherence to our stated corporate purposes and activities to advance AVA’s mission. • Duty of Confidentiality: I know this can sound contrary to transparency, but it allows board members to freely debate the merits of an issue.

The final actions of the board are what counts, and AVA is committed to that transparency on the outcomes.

• Duty of Foresight: This means the board is committed to be visionary and future-looking. As healthcare professionals, most of us are used to tracking and relying on data and outcomes. So perhaps it should come easy for members of the AVA board to focus on the future by studying and considering professional, industry and societal data and trends. Relevant examples of this are in important questions we ponder now: 1) how we will interact with each other and continue to network in response to the current pandemic and when the pandemic ends (we can always hope it will end; but we know it may very well change how we work and live for a long time;) and 2) how we

will continue to move forward to achieve the AVA mission and vision locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. My call-out and request: Think about where you can contribute your leadership skills and passion. It could be an AVA network, a committee or council and even the board of directors. Every organization is strengthened by the participation of its members and their diverse voices. I’d like to hear yours at avapresident@avainfo.org In closing, I want to thank each of you for your work in our specialty, at or near the bedside, in the communities and as industry partners. It has been a challenging time for everyone professionally and personally and I look forward to “seeing” you all virtually for now through AVA in our webinars, podcasts, and through social media. Stay tuned and connected to AVA for the latest and greatest in vascular access. I appreciate you all as we work towards our 2021 goals: (the AVA tagline) Protect the Patient. Educate the Clinician. Save the Line.